How to manage Bell's Palsy (EP186)

During this episode I discuss Bell’s Palsy. From its incidence, to average recovery times, to the medications used during the recovery process and much more. I also discuss how I approach Bell’s Palsy in clinical practice. Enjoy!Episode Resources Khan AJ, Szczepura A, Palmer S, et al. Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell’s palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy. Clin Rehabil. 2022;36(10):1339-1355. doi:10.1177/02692155221102985.Kim SJ, Lee HY. Acute peripheral facial palsy: Recent guidelines and a systematic review of the literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(30):e245. doi:10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e245.de Almeida JR, Guyatt GH, Sud S, et al. Management of Bell palsy: clinical practice guideline. CMAJ. 2014;186(12):917-922. doi:10.1503/cmaj.131801.Dalrymple SN, Row JH, Gazewood J. Bell palsy: rapid evidence review. Am Fam Physician. 2023;107(4):415-420.